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Health Effects

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Warnings:

Keep out of reach of children. Precautionary Statements: Hazards to Humans and Domestic Animals. CAUTION: Do not get in Mouth. Harmful if swallowed. After prolonged storage, a small amount of liquid may form on strip. Do not get liquid in eyes. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling strip. Do not use in hospitals or clinic rooms, such as patient rooms, wards, nurseries, operating or emergency areas. Do not use in any rooms or closets of rooms where infants, children, sick or aged are or will be present for an extended period of confinement. Do not use in kitchens (except cupboards), restaurants or areas where food is prepared or served. Do not use in any area of the home where people will be present for extended periods of time. Not to be taken internally by humans or animals.

Acute Health Effects:

From MSDS
Health Hazard Data
Ingestion (Swallowing): May be harmful if swallowed.

Health conditions Aggravated by Exposure: None under normal use.

Chronic Health Effects:

From MSDS
Prolonged or frequent repeated skin contact may cause allergic reactions in some individuals.

Carcinogenicity:

From MSDS
Ingredients listed as carcinogens or potential carcinogens by NTP, OSHA or IARC: DDVP (2B).

First Aid:

From MSDS
Ingestion: Get immediate medical attention..

Special notes: Atropine is antidotal and should be administered only if symptoms of cholinesterase inhibition appear. After prolonged storage, a small amount of liquid may form on internal strip. Do not get liquid into eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after handling strip.